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GEORGE LEDBETTER Obituary

GEORGE P. "PEACH" LEDBETTER, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Born in Montpelier, Ind., George was owner of G. & L. Chemical Co., Dolton, Ill. for 23 years, retiring in 1990. He and his wife had lived in Chicago from 1967 to 1990. George was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; a World War II Marine veteran; and had worked at Esska Dairy and Clean Wear. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and loved spending time with his family and his dog, Molly and bird, Freddie. Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, N. Jean Ledbetter of Fort Wayne; daughters, Linda Wirtzer of North Ridge, Calif. and Mary (James) Brown of Hammond, Ind.; brothers, Billy Joe Ledbetter of Cookville, Tenn. and Larry Ledbetter of Montpelier, Ind.; sisters, Delores Hammond of Angola and Dena Morrow of Apopka, Fla.; grandsons, Matthew (Hazel) Brown of Naperville, Ill., Daniel Brown of Griffith, Ind. and Alex Wirtzer of Northridge, Calif.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Angeline Ledbetter; brother, Virgil "Buck" Ledbetter; and sister, Patty Getts. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Matthew Leffler officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Hospice. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 7, 2013.

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kandy colbert

March 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss ,We love Uncle Peach and will miss him dearly .He was a truly lovable guy. Aunt Nola Jean our thoughts are with you and the family. Love Rex,Kandy Misty, and Michelle

March 9, 2013

Linda, sorry to read about your father's death. The name "Ledbetter" caught my attention and I thought of you immediately. This is Lynda Rehm Bear (Joe's cousin). I hope you are doing ok! Have thought of you numerous times over the years. Would love to hear from you!! Much news re: the Hagadorn Family.
Phone: 260-432-9658
Again, my condolances -- always hard to lose a parent no matter the age!
lynda rehm bear (ron)
Fort Wayne, In

March 7, 2013

May God comfort you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

March 7, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

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